Transfer from Amsterdam to Bruges, then enjoy an orientation walk with your City Host as you get acquainted with this charming town.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then embark on a walking tour of Bruges. Explore the Market Square and see the iconic Church of Our Lady from the outside — its tower is the second-largest brickwork tower in the world, and is truly a sight to behold. You'll also take set off on a canal cruise that will allow you to admire the arched bridges and charming gardens as your boat plies these tranquil waters. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the same canals, as well as the lovely homes once owned by wealthy textile merchants. You can also discover Bruges' restaurants and shops, perhaps even seeing some hand-made lace, a product for which Bruges is renowned.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then a day at leisure to discover this magical city on your own. Perhaps you’ll head to a local pub for some beer tasting, or stop at a bakery for a delicious Belgian "lace cookie." Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to the airport in Brussels for your flight home.

Tonight, embark on your overnight flight to Bruges, Belgium via Brussels.

You'll arrive in Brussels today and transfer to the famously quaint city of Bruges. After checking into your hotel, you'll set off on an orientation walk with your City Host. This evening, you'll have a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then embark on a walking tour of this charming city. Explore the Market Square and see the iconic Church of Our Lady from the outside — its tower is the second-largest brickwork tower in the world, and is truly a sight to behold. You'll also set off on a canal cruise that will allow you to admire the arched bridges and charming gardens as your boat plies these tranquil waters. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the same canals, as well as the lovely homes once owned by wealthy textile merchants. You can also discover Bruges' restaurants and shops, perhaps even seeing some hand-made lace, a product for which Bruges is renowned.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then a day at leisure to discover this magical city on your own. Perhaps you’ll head to a local pub for some beer tasting, or stop at a bakery for a delicious Belgian "lace cookie." Dinner is on your own this evening.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before transferring by motorcoach to Amsterdam to join Day 2 of the Base Program.

Leave today for your overnight flight to Germany.

You’ll arrive in this culturally and historically rich city and transfer to your hotel. Lunch will be on your own, and you can begin to explore on a brief orientation walk in the afternoon. This evening, you'll have a Welcome Dinner and Briefing at your city hotel.

Today, you’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Munich this morning by coach includes all of the city’s highlights: the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square, and its neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration. Your afternoon is at leisure.

You’ll travel to Oberammergau today and have some time at leisure before the main event: the Passion Play. This once-a-decade performance is a truly unforgettable experience based on centuries-old promise. Back in the 1630s, the village was facing a plague. The locals made a vow to perform a passion play every ten years, and miraculously, the village survived. So the villagers have fulfilled their pledge for hundreds of years, putting on an elaborate spectacle using only talent from Oberammergau itself. Conveniently, the play is in two parts, and we’ll have an included dinner that provides a delightful interlude during which we can relax and discuss the play. This is an unforgettable experience, and you’ll be among a select group of people the world over who have ever seen this rare event.

Please note: The starting time of the Passion Play will vary based on the date of your departure.

After breakfast, travel to Basel – with a stop in charming Bregenz for lunch – to join the base tour.

Please note: Based on Passion Play times, your itinerary and features may be slightly different.

Today, bid travelers on your base tour auf Wiedersehen (with free time in Bregenz for lunch with provided lunch money) and board a motorcoach bound for the charming village of Oberammergau. Your City Host will then take you to the main event: the Passion Play. 

Held every decade for 380 years, the world’s largest nonprofessional drama performance depicting the life and times of Christ means there are some very special laws in effect here. All participants, from speaking parts such as Jesus or Mary, right down to members of the choir and ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at least 20 years in order to participate in the summer’s 102 performances. No makeup is used and village men are required to grow a beard before the main event. Vantage has secured some of the best tickets — which often sell out up to a year in advance. Besides your seat for this fascinating spectacle, you’ll also get some collectible gifts, including a chair cushion for the 7-hour performance (in German, with English subtitles on screen). But don’t worry, there is an intermission!

After the show, transfer back to your hotel this evening.

Depart Oberammergau this morning for Munich, where you’ll arrive at lunchtime. Explore the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before a panoramic tour of Munich by coach. It will include most of the city’s highlights: the the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square and its neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16^th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration. Your afternoon is at leisure, and dinner is on your own this evening. 

Today, enjoy a delightful day at leisure to explore this city in depth. Tonight, enjoy a lively Farewell Dinner at your hotel.

This morning you’ll depart from the Munich Airport bound back home to the U.S.A.

Today, bid travelers on your base tour auf Wiedersehen (with a stop for lunch in Bregenz with provided lunch money) and board a motorcoach bound for the charming village of Oberammergau. Your City Host will lead an orientation walk here, and then you’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner in your hotel this evening.

This morning you’ll take motorcoach transfer into the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before the main event: The Passion Play.

Held every decade for 380 years, the world’s largest nonprofessional drama performance depicting the life and times of Christ means there are some very special laws in effect here. All participants, from speaking parts such as Jesus or Mary, right down to members of the choir and ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at least 20 years in order to participate in the summer’s 102 performances (in German, with English subtitles on a screen). No makeup is used and village men are required to grow a beard before the main event. Vantage has secured some of the best tickets — which often sell out up to a year in advance. Besides your seat for this fascinating spectacle, you’ll also get some collectible gifts, including a chair cushion for the 7-hour performance. But don’t worry, there is an intermission!

After the show, transfer back to your hotel this evening.

Depart Oberammergau this morning for Munich, stopping at Ettal Abbey along the way to admire its impressive baroque basilica. Upon arrival in Munich, explore the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before a panoramic tour by coach. It will include most of the city’s highlights: the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square and its neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16^th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration.

This afternoon, enjoy free time before a lively Farewell Dinner at your hotel.

This morning you’ll depart from the Munich Airport bound back home to the U.S.A.